8 h. ago New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure

Experts at University College London have identified a hidden cause of hypertension which current testing does not identify, and hope their findings could lead to new treatment options

Economics

45 h. ago Daily drink cuts blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation and heart disease

New research and a number of studies have linked one drink every day to a boost in health

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45 h. ago Five MILLION Britons now living with high blood pressure as fight to tackle 'silent killer' has plateaued, alarming research suggests

Hypertension, as it is known medically, affects a third of adults and dramatically raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and even dementia.

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45 h. ago Glass of one drink a day cuts cholesterol, inflammation and blood pressure

Multiple studies and new research have linked it to a reduction in the risk of heart disease

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49 h. ago Keep warm this winter and regulate blood pressure by adding one ingredient to meals

Beetroot is packed with nitrates that support blood circulation and help keep extremities warm during cold weather, according to health experts

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69 h. ago The common fruit juice that could control blood pressure and calm inflammation

A recent study has shown that regular orange juice consumption can influence the activity of thousands of genes

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4 d. ago Garlic unpeeled: Why the pungent bulb is one of the healthiest foods you can eat

Garlic is a real multi-tasker: it can lower blood pressure, tackle cholesterol, protect against seasonal viruses, and - if the legend of Van Helsing is to be believed- even ward off vampires.

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4 d. ago Garlic unpeeled: Why the pungent bulb is one the healthiest foods you can eat

Garlic is a real multi-tasker: It can lower blood pressure, tackle cholesterol, protect against seasonal viruses, and-if the legend of Van Helsing is to be believed-even ward off vampires.

Society

5 d. ago Music during surgery can reduce need for drugs and help patients recover faster, scientists find

Patients who listen to music during surgery need less propofol for staying unconscious and fewer additional doses of fentanyl to control spikes in blood pressure or heart rate

Science

5 d. ago Health benefits of Mounjaro reverse when jabs halted, study says

Researchers found benefits including reduced blood pressure were reversed after patients ceased taking the jab

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5 d. ago People who stop using Mounjaro suffer reversal of health benefits, says study

Stopping use of jabs brings regained weight plus loss of benefits regarding ‘bad’ cholesterol and blood pressurePeople who stop using the weight-loss jab Mounjaro not only tend to regain weight, but experience a reversal in other health improvements too, research suggests.Mounjaro, which contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, has become a popular medication for weight loss, with studies suggesting that it can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago People who stop using Mounjaro tend to regain weight and lose other health benefits, says study

Improvements such as reduced ‘bad’ cholesterol and lower blood pressure go into reverse upon stopping weight-loss jabsPeople who stop using the weight-loss jab Mounjaro not only tend to regain weight, but experience a reversal in other health improvements too, research suggests.Mounjaro, which contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, has become a popular medication for weight loss, with studies suggesting that it can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago 'Worrying new report' as 'slump' risks obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes

New figures have shown a concerning trend, according to a physiotherapist involved

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8 d. ago NHS 'kidney' warning for people taking 'widely used' blood pressure drug

More than 34 million prescriptions of the medication were dispensed last year to tackle hypertension and heart failure

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1 week ago PHOTO ESSAY: A health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions in this New England mountain town

For more than two decades, residents in this tiny tourist town in the shadow of the White Mountains knew they could just drive a few minutes down the road to their community health center for a physical, a Vitamin B-12 shot or to get checked out for a case of the sniffles or high blood pressure.

Culture

1 week ago The fermented beverage packed with antioxidants that’s a gut

Apples have powerful plant chemicals known as flavonoids that relax blood vessels and prevent blood clots

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1 week ago Scientist discover new link between condition suffered by 120 million Americans and brain tumors... but a $$0.33 pill 'halts' growth

Scientists say they have found a link between the condition and fast-growing brain tumors.

Economics

1 week ago Millions living with chronic pain more likely to develop high blood pressure, experts say

High blood pressure linked to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke

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2 w. ago Doctor Michael Mosley's popular red drink that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure

Dr Michael Mosley was well-known for his health advice before his tragic passing

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2 w. ago 'Silent killer' warning for Brits with 'normal' blood pressure

People in their thirties and forties could be 'quietly damaging the heart' without realising

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